Arizona weekly enterprise., 1887-07-02
SHE SAW THE SULTAN.
An English Lady Has a Queer Interview
 with the Turkish Ruler.


 Lord and Lady - arrived at Con- stantinoplc ill 1S41. They called on the ambassador, Lord Ponsonby, and Lady - requested his excellcncy to present her to the sultan.
 As the presentation of European lady to his imperial majesty had never been heard of in those days, Lord Ponsonby declined to take steps to meet the wishes of the fair lady, on the plea that such an unprecedented request might give annoy ance to the sultan. Lady - was, how ever, determined to gain her point, and also to show Lord Ponsonby that if he had not sufficient influence to obtain such a special favor from the sultan another representative might be found who would pay more courteous attention to her wishes.
 Reshid Pasha, having made known to the sultan that a person had arrived at Constantinople with wonderful col lection of most valuable jew-elry, asked whether his majesty would like to see them.
 The following conversation is said to have taken place:
 Sultan-Let the iewelry be brought and prices stated.
 Reshid-This person never trusts the jewelry to any one, and would have to come in person.
 Sultan-Bring the jewcler.
 Reshid tin a hesitating manner)-I beg your nlaiesty's pardon for indelicacy, but it is-it is-a female it was thought improper to speak -about any woman to the sultanl and she always carries the jewels on her person when she wishes to dislsoSo of them for. sale. and never puts them in a case. Sultan-Bring her, and let her put them all on. You come also to inter pret.
 Reshid returned and told the baron he might inform Lady - that she would be presented at private audience by him, but that the sultan, having heard of the fame of her jewelry, had particu- larly requested she would put it all on, and he (the pasha) hoped she would raise no objection to such strange request. Lady -- was very good natured, and being much amused at the condition made by the sultan, consented to put on all her most valuable jewelry.
 On arrival at the palace Reshid Pasha conducted Lady - into the presence i of the sultan. Her dress glittered with diamonds, pearls. turquoises and other precious stones.
 "Pekky-good, said the sultan Gas Lady - courtesied); ''shc has brought magnificent jewels
 Reshid Burning to the lady)-His majesty graciously bids you welcome.
 Lady - bowed and expressed her thanks in French.
 Reshid Gnterprcting)-She says she has other jewclry, but could not put on | all.
 Sultan-Ask her what is the price of that diamond necklace:
 Reslid-His majesty inquiries whether this is your first visit to Constantinople? Lady It is my first visit, and am delighted with all have seen.
 Reshid to Sultan She asks 1000, ,000 piasters.
 Sultan-That is too much. Reshid ito Lady -)-His majesty If not, he offers you a firman.
 Lady -- expresses her thanks.
 Sultan-What price does sho put ol that set of turquoises: Reshid ito Lady)-His majesty say! that perhaps you would like a walk 1T I the garden.
 Lady - expresses her thanks, ant Il would like to see the garden. Reshid-Shc says 400, 900 piasters.
 Srlltan-Takc her away; I shall no give. such prices.
 Reshid Cto Lady --)-His majesty graciously expresses satisfaction at having made your acquaintance.
 Lady - courtesios low and with draws from his majesty's presence i, visit the garden with the amiable anC courteous Reshid Pasha.-Murray's Maga zine.